My parents don't get it. Am I lost?

I called my mum this morning. Same conversation. Same ending. But this isn't just about one phone call. This is about what happens when the people who love you most can't follow you into the life you're choosing. Growing up in Buenos Aires. The family fight that changed everything. Why talking to my mum and my dad feel like two completely different conversations. No lesson. No close. Just honest. 📩 The Construction — my weekly newsletter: https://substack.com/@lucaferiol Chapters: 00:00 - The phone call from my mom 00:25 - When loved ones can't follow your new path 00:36 - Growing up with "the script" in Buenos Aires 01:05 - Following my dad's advice to explore the world 01:35 - Walking away from the life I built 01:41 - The New Year's Eve turning point 02:55 - Different dynamics: My mom vs. my dad 04:20 - Why I'm avoiding calls right now 04:42 - The true cost of choosing yourself 05:24 - To those on a similar path: You aren't alone 05:43 - Starting my Substack and final thoughts #family #parents #mentalhealth #personalgrowth #selfdiscovery #argentina #london #reinvention #startingover #vulnerability #lifechanges #gaymen #pride #immigration #selfawareness